# State two differences between a scalar quantity and a vector quantity, and give one example of each.

> Cambridge International IGCSE Physics (0625) — 1.1 Physical quantities and measurement techniques · State · 4 marks

## Mark scheme (4 marks)

1. A scalar quantity has magnitude only
2. A vector quantity has both magnitude and direction
3. Correct example of a scalar quantity (e.g. distance, speed, time, mass, energy, temperature)
4. Correct example of a vector quantity (e.g. displacement, velocity, acceleration, force, weight, momentum)

## Key terms

- [scalar](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/scalar)
- [vector](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/vector)

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